The only thermometers we ever cook with

ThermoWorks thermometers are fast, accurate, durable, well designed, and easy to read. [Wirecutter logo] [Wirecutter logo]( [A person using the Thermoworks Thermopop to measure the internal temperature of meat. ]( Sarah Kobos YOUR GUIDE Lesley Stockton I learned how to cook by feel, thanks to my grandmothers. My Grandma (paternal) measured liquids in eggshell halves for her recipes, and I don’t think I ever saw my Gobi (maternal) measure anything at all when she cooked. Even when I worked in restaurants, I determined the doneness of steaks and chops with a gentle press of the finger, and of fish filets by slipping a metal cake tester through the center. I never thought I’d be a cook who reached for a thermometer. That is, until my partner bought a Thermapen nine years ago. ThermoWorks makes the best thermometers for cooking and barbecuing. They’re fast, accurate, durable, well designed, and easy to read. I’ve used our Thermapen for checking the doneness of roasts, poultry, fish, steaks, chops, and meatloaf. And I find it super-handy for making candy and jam. Heck, I’ve even taken my temperature with our Thermapen. (I don’t recommend this. That probe is sharp and very uncomfortable under the tongue.) When you buy through our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn more ›]( We exclusively use ThermoWorks thermometers in the Wirecutter test kitchens, too. We have [ThermoPops]( [Thermapens]( [DOTs]( and [ChefAlarms]( tucked away in drawers throughout our testing areas. We reach for either the Thermapen or ThermoPop for instant temperature readings. And even though the Pop takes a few more seconds to produce a reading than the Thermapen does, the Pop is still an excellent and accurate thermometer for the price. It’s the one I recommend to most folks when they ask me which instant-read thermometer they should get. My favorite use for probe thermometers, like the DOT and ChefAlarm, is gauging the heat zones in our ovens with air probes. Many cooks also rely on these wired probe thermometers to monitor progress when roasting or smoking large cuts of meat. I know my father wouldn’t dream of smoking any meat in his pellet grill without a probe or two stabbed in the muscle. “They’re fast, accurate, durable, well designed, and easy to read.” Our third-generation Thermapen is still serving us well after almost a decade. It’s been a good run, but it’s time to upgrade to a faster, brighter model—the Thermapen One. It hurts my heart to do that, but our Old Trusty doesn’t have a backlit display, which the Thermapen One does. My aging eyes require digital readouts with higher contrast. Lastly—and this might sound silly—I love that ThermoWorks thermometers come in a rainbow of bright colors. Seriously, there’s something about a peony-pink or traffic-cone-orange measuring instrument that makes me happy. When I asked Randy Owen, CEO and founder of ThermoWorks, why the company made its thermometers in so many different colors, he said the idea came from the color-coded knives and cutting boards found in professional kitchens. The thermometer color could indicate the foods it was intended for, to prevent cross-contamination (red for meat, green for vegetables, and so on). How it compares After testing 36 digital instant-read and probe thermometers, four of our five recommendations are ThermoWorks products. What makes the Thermapen One worth just over $100? Let us explain: - The Thermapen One is the fastest instant-read thermometer we’ve ever tested. Almost instantly, it knows your 160 °F chicken is at least 150 °F. Within 2 seconds, it has a reading 1 or 2 degrees away. - The major technology difference between the Thermapen and its competitors is its thermocouple sensor, which essentially allows for quicker temperature readings. Most instant-read thermometers use a thermistor—a smaller and cheaper sensor. - Like that of the ThermoPop, the Thermapen One’s temperature range is -58 °F to 572 °F. Read more in [our guide to the best meat thermometer](. When to buy Cyber Week and Prime Day are generally the best times to pick up ThermoWorks thermometers, but we do regularly see deals on them every couple of months. The numbers $110 Average street price $89 Best price we’ve ever seen Make it last Wipe down the probe with a clean wet towel after each use. To prevent germs from thriving on the probe, I like to spray it with pure grain alcohol and let it air-dry before storing. ThermoWorks thermometers are pretty durable and can handle real-world abuse (within reason). Store your Thermapen with its probe tucked neatly by its side—not sticking out. If you have a ThermoPop, protect the probe with the plastic sheath before putting it away. My thermometers sit in their own dedicated drawer organizer so they don’t get banged around. For thermometers that use corded probes, like the ChefAlarm and DOT, take the time to loop the cables, as you would an extension cord, and secure with a twist tie. Cables with kinks and bends have shorter lifespans. I use zip-top food bags to keep my probes together and protected. [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving these, [unsubscribe here](. 
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